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Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) comic books

  • Issue #51
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 51
    • Cover and interior oxidation.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Katy Keene by Bill Woggon Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #52
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 52
    • 1" spine split from top of comic. Centerfold detached. Cover oxidation.

    Katy Keene by Bill Woggon Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #53
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 53
    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, affects art and story. Tears throughout interior.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Katy Keene by Bill Woggon Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #55
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 55
    • Cover detached at one staple. 2" cumulative spine split.

    Katy Keene by Bill Woggon Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #56
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 56
    • Tape along spine. Long tear to first page, slightly interrupts art & story.
    • Water damage. Cover and interior oxidation.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Bill Vigoda. Archie house ad. "Socktical Illusion"; Betty and Veronica practice fighting to prepare for a big sale. Untitled Katy Keene story, script and art by Bill Woggon. Katy Fashions page by Bill Woggon. Katy Keene Jokes page, art by Bill Woggon. "Watch the Birdies"; Wilbur enters an amateur photo contest. Archie Comics house ad. "Odd Man Out" one-page story by Laurie Lake, Wilbur Wilkin, and Red Wilson. "Turn on the Eat!"; Archie bets Reggie that there's nothing edible that Jughead wouldn't eat. "The Rearing Twenties," pencils by Harry Lucey; Ginger's father is fed up with the new lingo the kids use and wishes they just spoke English. From Hollywood article. "The Perfect Lamb" one-page story starring Betty Cooper, Veronica Lodge, and Waldo Weatherbee. "Battered Up!"; Reggie tries out for the baseball team. "Antenna Antics"; Ferdie disconnects Suzie's T.V. antenna so he can pretend to fix the T.V. set. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #57
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 57
    • 3.5" Cumulative spline split. Cover detached at one staple.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
  • Issue #58
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 58
    • Cover oxidation. Water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
  • Issue #60
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 60
    • Only one staple (manufacturing).

    "Cheaper By the Cousin"; Archie's hopes of an evening alone with Veronica are hampered by her young cousin. "A Fish in Time"; While the others eagerly anticipate going through the tunnel of love at the amusement park, Jughead would rather go fishing. "Weak-End Trip"; As a joke, the boys intimate they are going to play around on Betty and Veronica once they leave Riverdale for a lakeside vacation. "Number Please," pencils by Samm Schwartz; Suzie tries to call Ferdie, but gets the butcher shop instead. Untitled story, script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Cassie Bill; Katy and K.O.'s afternoon of fishing is spoiled by Katy's stalker. Katy's Fashions page, art by Cassie Bill. "Mock Rock," art by Harry Lucey; Veronica mistakes a giant sea turtle for a rock and sets her picnic lunch on its shell. "Wasted Effort," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey; Ginger tries to help Patsy with her diet. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #62
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 62
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4464123019
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. 5" cumulative spine split.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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  • Issue #68
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 68
    • Cover oxidation.
  • Issue #69
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 69
    • 1" spine split from top. Cover oxidation. Writing and residue on interior pages.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    "Moovers Weepers," art by Harry Lucey; Faced with the news of Veronica moving out of town, Betty is elated to have Archie all to herself. "Whether Forecast," art by Samm Schwartz; Jughead is asked to predict the weather. "Randy's Sport Special," script and pencils by Bill Woggon; Katy dreams about what Randy's new car will look like. Katy's Fashions page by Bill Woggon. "Cold and Hungry," script and pencils by Joe Edwards; Wilbur helps his young cousin build a snowman. "Tricks of the Maid"; Laurie pulls out all the tricks after Wilbur finds out she dated another boy behind his back. "Shorted," script and pencils by Bill Woggon; Debby buys her father some hideous Bermuda shorts for his birthday. "Feud For Thought"; Archie's parents help him with his homework. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #74
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 74
    • 1" Spine split from bottom.
  • Issue #75
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 75
    • 1/2" Spine split from bottom.

    Cover art by Joe Edwards. "Sour Note," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Archie writes a nasty letter to Veronica when he hears that she went on the town with Jughead's cousin; He tries to get the letter back when he finds out that Jughead's cousin in a girl. "Cuttin' Up"; Pat the Brat cuts out the pictures of baseball players from the sports section before his father has read it. Untiled story, script by Bill Woggon, pencil by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Cassie Bill (as Bill Woggon); Katy Keene needs K.O.'s help to rid her garden of a persistent chicken. Untitled Katy Keene story; Randy tries to trick K.O. with a sucker bet. "Skip, Hop, and Thump," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by George Frese, inks by Terry Szenics; Neither Betty or Veronica get to take Archie to the sock hop. "Chump of Chumps!" text story. "To the Victor!", pencils by Dan DeCarlo; While Betty is getting ready for their date, Archie plays scrabble with Betty's dad. "Gentlemen to the End," art by Joe Edwards; Wilbur and Slats both show up at the same time to ask Laurie for a date. "The High and Mighty," pencils by Dan DeCarlo; Jughead tells Moose to back down as he has friends in high places. "Just Picture It!", pencils by Bill Vigoda, inks by Red Holmdale; Reggie needs a date, and Jughead has a spare. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #77
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 77
    • Restored (see item notes)
    • RESTORATION. Cover cleaned. Water damage. Cover oxidation. Residue on interior pages.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
  • Issue #79
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 79
    • Cover detached at one staple.
    • 1" Cumulative spine split.

    "Up-Set"; Reggie pulls away the ladder from Archie and Jughead while they're fixing the TV antenna for Veronica. "Nothing to Sneeze At"; Mr. Lodge's prize flower causes Archie to sneeze. "Struck Out"; Veronica sets Reggie up on a blind date. "A Few Arrangements"; Laurie seems like she's getting ready to host a party but is just getting ready for Wilbur to come over and help her study. Katy Keene Star Fashions (two pages of art). "The Horrible Truth"; Archie and Reggie criticize Betty and Veronica for exaggerating. "Tasty Examination"; Pat the Brat plays doctor. "Service with a Smile"; Pat the Brat eats all of the ice cream sundaes. Archie Club News. "In a Lather," script by Joe Edwards, pencils by Joe Edwards; Hap carves up soap for a contest and Jinx uses it to wash her hands. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #80
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 80
    • 1/2" Spine split from bottom.

    "Policed to Meet You," art by Samm Schwartz; Veronica asks Archie to drive her father home from the train station as a means of occupying Mr. Lodge so they can prepare his surprise birthday party. "Hot Dog," script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Bill Woggon and Hazel Marten, inks by Hazel Marten and Kathryn Bill; Kayo accidentally ingests glue and can't keep a date with Katy. Katy Keene Fashions page, pencils by Bill Woggon and Hazel Marten, inks by Kathryn Bill. Katy Keene Fun Page, script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Bill Woggon and Hazel Marten, inks by Kathryn Bill. "Going, Going, Gown," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica refuses to wear a three hundred dollar gown her father bought her to the formal because Betty is going to wear a $12.98 copy. "No Kittens," art by Joe Edwards; Slats challenges Red to a race between his dog and Red's cat, not knowing Red's cat is a full grown cheetah. "Clock Watchers," script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap buys Jinx a play watch that doesn't actually keep time. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #89
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 89

    "Pearls of Wisdom"; Moose orders a 'Pearl of the Orient' from an ad in a magazine that is supposed to endow him with mystic powers. "Queen Bee" starring Katy Keene, Sis, Gloria Granbilt, and Danny, art by Bill Woggon. Archie Annual ad. "That's My Gal"; Jughead falls for a woman who dresses like him and eats like him. Archie Club News. "Stop the Presses," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Greg decide to start a newspaper using a rubber stamp set. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #92
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 92

    Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics. "Ankles Away!", script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie demonstrates his ability to identify women just by looking at their ankles. "Hat's My Girl," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Veronica doesnt like Archie's new hat. "Do or Diet," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Betty orders a sundae with lots of toppings. "The Big Bout," script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Bill Woggon and Cassie Bill, inks by Cassie Bill; K.O. has a big fight looming, so he's barred from seeing Katy Keene socially. "Snub Appeal," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; The girls snub the girl who was voted most popular. "Dressed to Thrill," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Laurie gets ready for a date with Wilbur. "Roof Going," pencils by Bill Vigoda; Coach Kleats wants Moose to patch his leaky roof but Reggie volunteers because he thinks the coach is looking for a new team captain. Archie Club News. "A Word to the Wise"; Archie interprets what girls really mean when they compliment each other. "It's a Ball!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Hap takes Jinx to dance lessons to get her from being such a tomboy. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #93
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 93

    Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Martin Epp. "Talk Is Cheap," art by Harry Lucey; Archie tries to get Betty to show Veronica how to be a cheap date and it ends up getting him beaten up by everybody. "Strange Change," art by Dave Berg; Jughead has trouble purchasing a train ticket. "Tea with Bertha," script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Cassie Bill; Katy and Bertha review fashion designs submitted by readers specifically for Katy's plus-size friend. Untitled story, script by Bill Woggon, pencils by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon), inks by Cassie Bill; Katy gets invited to a "Gay Nineties" costume ball and searches for the appropriate costume. "Wrong Distance Please," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Tiny calls the phone company with a complaint. "Poetic Justice"; Miss Grundy catches Betty passing a note to Archie. "Present-ly Yours"; Fred spots Archie coming out of an expensive men's clothing store and fears the worst. "Some Party," script and art by Joe Edwards; When she doesn't get invited to her friend's birthday party, Jinx decides to sabotage it. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #96
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 96

    Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics. "Magic Moments," script by Frank Doyle, pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics; Archie is studying a book of magic and shows Reggie some tricks. "The Hole Truth," art by Tom Moore; Archie tries to explain knotholes to Moose. "Wise Achers," art by Tom Moore; Three one-line jokes about dentists. "My Merry Old Mobile," script by Bill Woggon, art by Hazel Marten (as Bill Woggon); Katy poses for photos in a series of turn of the century period costumes. "The Runaway," script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx is going to run away from home because her father threw out her favorite doll. "Vive La Difference," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Laurie claims that she's become even-tempered. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #100
    Laugh Comics (1946 Archie 1st Series) 100

    Cover pencils by Harry Lucey, inks by Terry Szenics. "Jingle Jangled," art by Harry Lucey; Reggie spouts advertising slogans from television until he gets on everybody's nerves. "Farm Pinup Queen," script and pencils by Bill Woggon, inks by Hazel Marten and Kathryn Bill; Katy Keene and Sis speculate on what it would be like to own a farm. "Lost and Sound!", script and art by Joe Edwards; Jinx and Greg get lost searching for Jinx's parakeet. "Farced Labor"; Jughead is tired from not helping his mom with the housework. "Rock and Rule," pencils by Dan DeCarlo, inks by Rudy Lapick; Everybody is excited at the prospect of appearing on Dick Spark's dance show--especially the school faculty. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.